Obituaries

Nov 17, 2015

Joe Harris Scales passed peacefully into the Arms of Jesus on November 17, 2015, following his battle with pneumonia and related complications.  Joe was born in Crowell, Texas, to parents, Ebb and Grace Scales, on June 3, 1929, during the Great Depression.  The son of the only registered Republican in Foard County, a strong work-ethic, conservative values, and love of...

Nov 14, 2015

Luis A. Rangel “Chacho”, 62, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 with his family by his side. Luis was born in Brownsville, Texas. He is going to be missed dearly by all whom loved him. Luis worked for Gulf Marine Fabrications and Kiewit Offshore for 23 + years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, auto mechanic, pool and spending time with...

Nov 12, 2015

 

 

Mary Louise Kaufhold Magee, age 87 returned to her heavenly home on November 12, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.  Mary was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, Aunt, niece, grandmother, great grandmother and sister-in-law. Mary was born in Houston, TX on September 02, 1928 to Rosa McIver Kaufhold and Joseph Kaufhold, Sr. She was preceded in...

Nov 7, 2015

Jovita passed away November 7, 2015 in Mathis, Texas. She was born October 1, 1934 in Houston, Texas to Cipriano and Nicolasa Castaneda Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan P. Juarez; a brother, Daniel Castaneda and 2 sisters, Sara Ramos and Esther Perez. Mrs. Juarez is survived by 3 daughters; Norma Monsibaiz of Mathis, Martha Liserio...

Nov 1, 2015

Our beloved son Jonathan Roy Cooley passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 after a long battle with addiction. He attended G-P schools, and graduated from DeVry University in San Antonio, TX. He loved animals especially his special friend Oscar. He had a huge heart, and had a special talent writing, poetry, and art. He has left an empty place in...

Oct 13, 2015

Eladia (Yaya) Gonzalez Hinojosa, age 73, died October 13, 2015. She was born on February 18, 1942 in Sodville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father Luis Gonzalez; mother Santana Ramirez; husband Juan Trevino Hinojosa; son Juan (Johnny) Hinojosa III; great-grandson Juan Joseph (JJ) Gonzales; brothers Luis Jr. and Roberto Gonzalez; sisters Petra Sosa Cavellero and Alexandria Gonzalez....

Oct 10, 2015

Noe Trevino, Sr. was called to Heaven at the age of 66 at his residence in Gregory, Texas on October 10, 2015.

He is survived by his spouse Anita Trevino; 3 children Noe Trevino, Jr. (Maria Trevino), Cindy Trevino, and Tina Trevino (Vicky Zuniga); 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; nephew Robert Rangel; 3 half-brothers; step-mother Eugenia Trevino; and sister...

Oct 6, 2015

Velia Gonzales Polanco 85, of Portland, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. She was born December 29, 1929 in Seguin, Texas to Jose and Anita Gonzales.

Velia was a devoted wife and mother. She loved animals and had a ranch with goats, chickens, geese and ducks for twenty-five years. Velia and her husband were in the house rental...

Oct 4, 2015

Ignacio Rodriguez was born September 19, 1965 in Sinton Texas.  He grew up in Gregory, Texas and graduated from Gregory Portland High School.  Iggy as affectionately called by all who knew him, enjoyed working with people; he worked in sales for most of his life in places like Dillard’s, Beall’s, and Baker’s shoes where he had many return customers who...

Oct 3, 2015

James Carter Tedder III “Corkey”, age 84, of Portland, Texas, passed away October 3, 2015. He was born December 5, 1930, in Wills Point, Texas, to James Carter Tedder II and Leta McNorton Tedder.

Corkey proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from November 9, 1948 to November 9, 1951. He married the love of his life,...

Sep 28, 2015

Kristin Lee Kraus went to be with the Lord Monday September, 28, 2015. She was born April 13, 1987 to Teresa A. Kraus and Patrick J. Kraus. She is survived by her spouse Stephen Aguilar; three children Destiny Rae Kraus, Savannah Rose Aguilar, and Stephen Joseph Aguilar; brother Tommy Joe (Katherine) Thompson of San Diego, California; and her parents Patrick...

Sep 15, 2015

Maria Ella Pena passed away September 15, 2015. She was born June 17, 1950 in Taft, Texas to Luis V. and Lucia Acosta Rivera. Mrs. Pena was preceded in death by her husband, Raul Q. Pena and two brothers, Gilbert Rivera and Luis Rivera Jr. She is survived by 3 daughters: Cynthia (Joe) Montalvo, Adelaida (Rene Vela)Pena and Zenaida Pena....

Sep 8, 2015

Sep 7, 2015

Roberto Arriaga, Jr. went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the age of 47. He was born May 14, 1969 to Maria Del Carmen Cantu and Roberto Arriaga, Sr. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Del Carmen Canto.

Roberto leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife Paty Arriaga;...

Aug 17, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marcia Glynn Crawford Counter, 82 passed away on August  She was born July 7, 1933 in   Shreveport, LA  to Blaine Marshall Crawford and Inez Wheeler Crawford. 

 

Marcia grew up in Bossier City, La., attended St. Vincents Academy and was cheerleader and graduated of Bossier High School in 1951.    ...

Aug 14, 2015

Aug 10, 2015

Juan G. Perez, born March 7, 1932 to Jose and Andrea Perez, went to be with the good Lord on August 10, 2015. Juan was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Gregory.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and two daughters, Gloria and Anna Perez; brothers Jose and Jesus; sisters Petra, Maria (Chia), Jesusa...

Aug 10, 2015

Matty Jo Danford, 93, passed away August 10, 2015. Jo was born January 19th, 1922 in Comanche, Texas to John and Beulah Ann (Bradley) Giles, the eighth of their daughters. When she was two years old, the family moved to Sinton, Texas where she was reared, and where many of that generation lived and died. In Sinton High School, Jo...

Aug 6, 2015

Aurora Leal Martinez, 80 of Gregory, Texas, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear sister in Christ passed on to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Antonio T. Martinez and daughter Graciela M. Aranda.

She is survived by her sons Antonio Martinez, Jr., Alfredo (Eva) Martinez,...

Aug 2, 2015

Nova Mary Burke, 80, passed away August 2, 2015. She was a resident of Portland for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles and daughter Joyce Burke. She is survived by her sister Carol Kantosky; brothers Joseph Moll and Robert Moll; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 – 1:00...